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‘We the People’

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by brandon deSiderio Editor-in-Chief by laura GallaGHer Managing Editor

in the crowd was a diverse group of people who represent the vision of equality that our founding fathers believed in. standing just centimeters apart were blacks and whites, men and women, christians and muslims, first- and tenth-generation immigrants; those that fought for a better future for their young stood alongside those very youths, sharing the benefits of others’ bloodshed and unrelenting hope. Withstanding bitter temperatures alongside strangers whose rights mirrored theirs made the unknown seem that much more comforting; color and creed meant nothing to a crowd that solemnly stood in solidarity, listening to a man whom the american public believes can move the nation forward to a brighter horizon. one million citizens stood for hours in the cold weather this past monday, Jan. 21, eagerly awaiting the historic ceremony that takes place every four years at the u.s capitol – the Presidential inauguration. kathryn shields, a senior political science and communication major at Fairmont state university, was among those gathered. shields had attended the 10-day 2013 Presidential inauguration seminar held at the Washington center along with 674 students from across the country. “i wasn’t actually going to come to the inauguration. but i got tickets yesterday and we decided to not miss the opportunity,” shields said. “it’s a really cool experience to be here with people from all over the country, with people who are really excited to be here and really excited to share in this with each other. This is a day of america. it’s about the american citizen.” The message barack obama shared with the american people conveyed

the unity and equality of our forebears. “We affirm the promise of our democracy,” obama said. “We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional, what makes us america is our allegiance to an idea articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” he indicated that the country has endless possibility to grow but for that to happen, we need to work together as a society. “no single person can train all the math and science teachers we’ll need to equip our children for the future,” he explained. “or build the roads and networks and research labs that will bring new jobs and businesses to our shores. now, more than ever, we must do these things together, as one nation, and one people.” richard blanco, the first inaugural poet to be an immigrant, the first to be an openly gay male, as well as the youngest, made history by reading a profound reflection about his own struggles in life as well as those of american society as a whole. From having an african american president, to this innovative and barrier-breaking poet, proves how diverse and inclusive our nation has become. ‘Faith in america’s Future’ was the theme for the 57th inauguration and honored the placement of the statue of Freedom on the capitol dome. during the civil War, when Lincoln was in office, the half-created dome was said to represent the nation being split in two. in 1863, the dome was finished and Lincoln stated, “if people see the capitol going on, it is a sign we intend the union shall go on.” bTd28@cabrini.edu LcG39@cabrini.edu

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2012-2013 Editorial Staﬀ EDITOR IN CHIEF brandon desiderio MANAGING EDITOR Laura Gallagher CREATIVE EDITOR Jessica regina Johnson-Petty ENGAGEMENT EDITOR beatrice mcquiston MULTIMEDIA EDITOR marykate mccann NEWS EDITOR robert riches SPORTS EDITOR kevin durso LIFESTYLES EDITORS Jenay smith Jessica regina Johnson-Petty PERSPECTIVES EDITOR Lia Ferrante PHOTO EDITOR kaitlyn kohler ADVISER Jerome Zurek

Mission The Loquitur student newspaper and website are integral parts of the educational mission of the cabrini communication department, namely, to educate students to take their places in the public media. The newspaper and website provide a forum of free expression. all members of the college community may submit work to the editors for possible inclusion. Publication is based on the editorial decision of the student editors.

editorial Athletes, like us, are subject to moral judgment

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For as long as many of us can remember, there has been a fascination that surrounded professional athletes and celebrities. They are heroes, role models and there are probably not many young men and women who don’t picture themselves being a superstar like these athletes. but in the past two weeks, we’ve learned a lot about the top-tier athletes – especially of our generation – and who they really were away from the sports they dominated. it started with an empty hall of Fame class for major League baseball. on the hall of Fame ballot were legendary stars that many of us idolized growing up: barry bonds, sammy sosa, roger clemens, craig biggio, mike Piazza and curt schilling. only biggio came close to election with 70 percent of the vote. 75 percent of the vote is required to gain election. Then another top-tier athlete, seemingly in a class of his own, admitted to using banned substances. Lance armstrong, the champion cyclist who won the Tour de France seven straight times, discussed the usage of banned substances to oprah Winfrey in a television interview that aired last week. Finally, there is the saga of notre dame linebacker manti Te’o and his girlfriend. Te’o had major sports markets including esPn and sports illustrated completely fooled over the belief that his grandmother and girlfriend had passed away on the same day. records of his grandmother’s death do exist but there is no record of his girlfriend’s death. it is now known that Te’o’s girlfriend, Lennay kekua, never existed. The two never met. and yet, it is believed Te’o ran with the story. so did his coaches. so did the entire notre dame football program. it was the inspiration behind a 12-0 season that nearly culminated in a national championship and made Te’o a heisman Trophy finalist. so are all of our favorite athletes and role models incredibly fake and living out lies?

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Lance Armstrong, pictured during the supposed “peak” of his career. Armstrong won seven consecutive Tour de France cycling tournaments from 1999 until 2005 with the U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel teams, until his titles were stripped last October.

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Manti Te’o pictured during the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. Notre Dame lost to the University of Alabama 42-14 on Jan. 7 and Deadspin.com published the story about Te’o’s fictitous girlfriend just nine days later. That is hardly the case. There is a reason the baseball writers voted for an empty hall of Fame class. There is a reason Lance armstrong has come to the point of confession. There is a reason manti Te’o’s imaginary girlfriend is among the top headlines. What this whole series of events has really taught us is not that athletes and sports as we know it are fake, it’s that they are actually incredibly real. in the eye of the public, whether sports writers or fans, athletes are evaluated as people just like the average american. To enter the hall of Fame in baseball, there is a clause in the voting process that states that the player must have shown integrity to the game. barry bonds may have been the greatest home run hitter in the history of baseball but he was also a suspected cheater, liar and ultimately didn’t answer the questions people wanted answered. did he respect the game he played? did he respect the fans that deserve to know? all of these suspected baseball stars will be hall of Famers in due time. but until they are the most deserving on the ballot, until writers and fans alike feel they have paid the penalty for their actions off the field, none of them will be immortalized. additionally, bonds, clemens and the others are in the hall of Fame. Their achievements are there and recognized. They are simply not considered hall of Famers. That is an honor that so few earn. There is no denying that this era of steroids and performance enhancers happened. but to immortalize players for doing it has forced writers and fans to take a strong look at athletes on a more personal level. For fans, it’s easy to change the view of an athlete over cheating and living a lie. Lance armstrong has lost everything that made him nearly invincible. he was quite possibly the greatest athlete the world had ever known. he won a grueling cycling race seven years in a row, all after beating cancer. he seemed superhuman. now, we have learned the reality. his success was false. his image is tarnished forever. and it is actually worse because he carried the story and lived the lie for so long. meanwhile, how will people view the manti Te’o saga? if he didn’t play for one of the most prestigious college football pro-

grams in the nation, would anybody know his name? Would anybody care? and if the story was known to be false, why drag it out longer than it had to be? in Te’o’s case, this is not living a lie as much as it is showing his naivety. how do you have a serious relationship with someone you never met? until Te’o explains his side and tells his story, we will never know. ultimately, the sports world has proved to be vulnerable. athletes are not immortal to controversy. They are susceptible to real problems that many average americans face on a daily basis. and when it really comes down to it, all the money in the world and all the skill in the world do not separate human beings from still being equals in terms of morality. What these events really taught us is that people still value the good in others. People still judge others based on how they live and how they treat others. and even the most superior of athletes, celebrities and superstars must be good people first.

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News Schools develop safety strategies Thursday January 24, 2012

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As a student and community member, it is important to feel a strong sense of security by Se’Quia Bailey Asst. Perspectives Editor

Your parents kiss you goodbye in hopes that in a few hours they will see you later. For the children at Sandy Hook Elementary School alongside faculty, when their families said goodbye they had no idea that it would be for the last time. After events that took place in suburban Connecticut, the main question for teachers, students and specifically parents is “what about my child’s school?”

“You can never be too safe. Someone that you think is carrying a simple delivery could very well be carrying a gun. You can only hope that the policies and plans that are in action are safe enough to not have to worry.” Jim Corkery

School safety has always been important to people; however, an event such as the Connecticut shooting does place a high alert on citizens. Local colleges and high schools such as Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Radnor High School and Archbishop John Carroll High School have discussed school safety in light of the recent shooting. The Radnor community came together on Jan. 9 for a meeting to discuss school safety and safety in the community in case of emergency. What actions to be taken in the event of an emergency were discussed, and other topics included healing and counseling should an event take place. “You can never be too safe,” Jim Corkery, assistant principal of student services at Archbishop Carroll, said. “Someone that you think is carrying a simple delivery could very well be carrying a gun. You can only hope that the policies and plans that are in action are safe enough to not have to worry.” Archbishop Carroll, only 1.5 miles away from Cabrini, has a safety plan unlike others in the area. The school has a system where no one has access to the building unless they have an identification card. Each I.D. card works for specific doors to the building and all doors are completely locked until the end of the school day. In complete contrast. at Radnor High, there is a specific door guests can simply walk in and be escorted to the main office for further direction. Students have specific directions on how to enter the building, but it isn’t as secure as Archbishop Carroll. From elementary school through high school, lock-ins are practiced in order to keep students and faculty safe in case of an intruder. During a lock-in, the principal is instructed to contact Central District Office and Radnor Township Police immediately. This was a policy

discussed at the meeting on January 9. The Radnor Police then send notification to each school in and around that district for safety. Those other schools then place their schools on lock-down or send out text alerts. It is important that you as a student and a community member feel a strong sense of security. Here at Cabrini College, lives are not at risk in the event of a situation. Public Safety is available to answer any questions on procedures and safety policy so that you can feel secure. It is their obligation to give you any type of information to you and your family on these policies, from safety response time to campus crime statistics and anything else. There are also links on Radnor Township’s website with information that can help with instructions on what should be done if facing traumatic situations. You can sign up for text alerts from Cabrini College through their website as well. snb45@cabrini.edu

Additional Resources • Public Safety’s website: cabrini.edu/PublicSafety. They can also be reached at (610) 902-8245. • Sign up for Public Safety’s text-alert system at https://www.e2campus.net/my/cabrini/signup.htm • The Radnor Township School District’s official web site at http://www.rtsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

History professor offers insight on African AIDS epidemic by Lia Ferrante Perspectives Editor

HIV/AIDS is an epidemic that is a major issue in Africa and many people remain unaware of how much it devastates its people. Dr. Shelby Hockenberry, assistant professor in the history and political science department, had a lot of insight on this issue because she does a lot of research on international development issues and teaches numerous international courses here at Cabrini College. She became interested in this issue because when she was beginning graduate school she was doing research specifically on partnerships and policy partnerships and how they work, partnering with states, countries, and their government and private organizations, foundations and corporations and how they can work together to impact these global policy issues. HIV was one of the biggest issues that she became the most interested in and has been teaching and researching this issue for ten years. When she was in graduate school, she studied in her PH.D. program about the global governance issues and how HIV/ AIDS impacts not only just the government but how it impacts the daily lives of people. “HIV/AIDs has really been devastating to the continent of Africa and in particular the sub-Saharan in Africa, where Hockenberry

just as little as ten years ago some countries had a full quarter or more of their population affected by HIV/ AIDs,” Hockenberry said. She explains how poor governance, the long-term effects of colonialism, or the lack of funds, and the climate change destroys this country from this disease. She had a lot of insight on why Africa is so populated with people who have this disease. “The European colonists primarily left behind very little infrastructure, very little connectability through roadways and trains and hospitals and communications infrastructure to name but a few. That is the ground problem since the 1950’s primarily because they didn’t leave them with a lot of money. They also left them with not a lot of resources left behind and those resources that were left behind were taken advantage of by dictators that squandered wealth, or hoarded the wealth for themselves and didn’t spend it on their people by building new hospitals, schools and things. Or rebels groups take control of many of these valuable resources, so that has been another problem. Other problems include lack of education,” Hockenberry said. Hockenberry believes that with basic education, children will have a way out of this disease. Children need to be able to have a primary level of education through at least sixth grade. This will give children the ability to learn a trade that will help their families to be able to contribute to their economy. Just by giving children a basic health class, it can increase their knowledge to help one another. “They would receive their basic health class that would be helpful that they would learn in school, but there is a lot of research that says that the more you educate girls, the further they go in school the less likely they will be having three or more children and less likely they are attract to HIV/AIDs and less likely to pass it on to their children and to get better medical care,” Hockenberry said. Unfortunatley, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS but with more people being aware of this disease and how to prevent it this country could see a better future for their

people. It will allow more children to be able to go to school and be able to receive an education for them to have a better life for themselves and their family. lf375@cabrini.edu

“HIV/AIDS has really been devastating to the continent of Africa and in particular the sub-Saharan in Africa, where just as little as ten years ago some countries had a full quarter or more of their population affected by HIV/AIDS.” Dr. Shelby Hockenberry

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students have the chance to eat with and get to know some of the college’s csi and sodexho employees.

students, faculty, staff and the outside community are all welcome to come together as one and celebrate mass.

Get ready for the big Game in new orleans with a night of football movies, food and pigskin prizes.

Wolfington Center, 12:30 p.m.

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Widener Lecture Hall, 8 p.m.

Bruckmann Memorial Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

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Join the seaL office on a trip to blue mountain for a day of skiing, snowboarding and tubing.

anne-margaret redding will be on hand to deliver a motivational speech followed by a free concert.

students interested in developing their faith are welcome to share and learn from eachother’s faith experiences.

students, faculty, staff and the outside community are all welcome to come together as one and celebrate mass.

Blue Mountain, 8 a.m.

Bruckmann Memorial Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

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Bruckmann Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

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THURSDAYBRIEFING ‘Philantropubs’ on the rise nationwide across the nation, different beer halls and pubs are opening up with the idea to give the profits entirely to charity. The oregon Public house in Portland, ore. is an example, where patrons will have the choice of which charity they would like to give to. The oregon Public house is approximately a month away from opening, but already has a slogan on the front of the building that reads “have a pint, change the world.” similar establishments are opening across the united states as well as australia.

Pediatrician found dead in center city home Firefighters battling a blaze on naudain street in center city found the body of melissa ketunti, a pediatrician at the children’s hospital of Philadelphia on monday afternoon. ketunti’s burnt body was found with her hands and ankles tied up as well as a rope around her neck, which police believe to be the cause of death. her body was found at approximately 12:30 p.m. when a neighbor showed up to walk her dog. it has been determined that there was no sexual assault; however, it remains unknown as to whether or not the attack was random or if ketunti was targeted.

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obama: ‘We Must Act’

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at his second inaugural address on monday, President barack obama outlined a future that calls for advancement of gay rights (even becoming the first President to say “gay” in an inaugural address), increasing tolerants for illegal immigrants, preserving social safety net programs and more action for climate change. he also used his speech to further expand upon arguments from his campaign and challenged members of the republican party to be more open-minded about his agenda. read the original story at nyTimes.com | Jan. 21, 2013

Algerian Army ends hostage situation a four-day hostage situation came to an end in in aménas, algeria after the People’s national army commenced a liberation mission. The mission liberated a majority of the hostages; however, at least 38 of them were killed as a result. Workers at at natural gas facility were taken hostage by an islamist group led by mokhtar belmokhtar, who served as a senior commander with al-qaeda before forming his own group last year. it is believed that seven or eight americans were held hostage. read the original story at nyTimes.com | Jan. 19, 2013

Delta implements iPads as time-killer at LaGuardia Airport MCT

delta airlines has implemented the use of iPads in restaurants and waiting areas at it’s two terminals at LaGuardia airport in new york city. The iPads allow a traveller to order food, check email, catch up on news and pay the bill all in one area on one device. The device is also convenient for customers who prefer to sit by the gate rather than shop around the terminal, as they can shop directly from their iPad device and have their food or product delivered directly to their seat. The implementation of the devices also increases average spending per passanger up to the $9-$11 range, which is up from $5.80 at most airports in the united states. over 38,000 people pass through these terminals on an average day. read the original story at nyTimes.com | Jan. 21, 2013

President Barack Obama delivers his second Inaugural Address at the U.S. Capitol building on Monday afternoon. The President used the speech as a chance to outline his vision for the future.

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Members of the campus community circle around in Grace Hall for an evening of dialogue sponsored by the College’s Black Student Union and Student Government Association on Jan. 22, 2013.

BSU, SGA encourage action in wake of bias-related incidents Moving Forward

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“Nothing is as effective as it could be unless there is action,” Dr. Darryl Mace, associate professor and chair of the history and political science department, said as he moderated an open forum held by Cabrini student leaders. The Colleges’ Black Student Union (BSU) and Student Government Association (SGA) held an open forum on Tuesday, January 22 to address the bias-related incidents that occurred during the fall semester. Dr. Mace set the tone for the seminar-style event by stressing the importance of taking action to around 60 students, faculty, and staff. Although many staff and faculty were there, including President Marie George, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Anne Skleder, Dean of Academic

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Affairs Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich and Dean of Students George Stroud. If you have any ideas or concerns about how to move forward “I love that it was generated by from these incidents, please contact: students,” Dr. Skleder said. “I think it’s really important that the students • Anne Filippone, director of the Center for Student Engagement spoke and that we were quiet for a and Leadership at (610) 902-8407 or af727@cabrini.edu change.” Many students opened up and • Stephanie Reed, Director of the Office of Student Diversity shared not only their own experiencInitiatives at (610) 902-1061 or Stephanie.D.Reed@cabrini.edu es, but also how these bias-related incidents affected themselves and the Cabrini community as a whole. influence is part of it, the faculty and staff learning from “As an RA, it makes me feel like there’s something I’m this is part of it,” Dr. Skleder said. “This needs to be the not doing right,” junior Ashlee Grazier said. “Are these the beginning of a much larger conversation and a much people we’re raising?” larger effort and I stand ready to help in any way as we The sense of community was a strong theme through- move forward.” out the night as numerous students stated how they Even though both students and faculty stressed that believe that the solution to dealing with these biased some sort of action needs to be taken, this forum was the related events stems from a community effort. first step and would not have happened if sophomore “So if we as a community, look at these situations and Terri Allen did not propose the idea. At the end of the day, say we’re going to react by loving that person who’s been any change starts with the students that speak up. hurt and supporting them, then they’re going to know that “If we could change the way that we think of what’s this one anonymous person can hate all they want, we’re important to talk about and tell the next person then going to love you anyway and we’re going to support you maybe we could change that, so that things like bias-relatas a community and that that’s not who we are,” sopho- ed incidents aren’t what’s being talked about,” Marino more Mario Marino said. “I think that harbors the type of said, “because at the end of the four years when we leave, community we would want to live in.” this is our school and we want to be proud of it.” The end of the discussion focused on future plans and solutions that could stop this kind of behavior before it arm364@cabrini.edu gets worse. Many students wanted to see new policies go in place while others were happy with any conversamrm356@cabrini.edu tion started in the classroom. An important idea was the strength of peer influence. “I think what was clear is that policy is part of it, peer

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some things in life people cannot control, however, the things that cannot be controlled can still be dealt with. in america there are approximately 44.3 million people suffering with mental disorders. That’s about one in every five people. however, like anyone with an illness or disease it is just simple by Se’QUIA bAIley imperfection. People with Asst. Perspectives Editor mental health issues are like people with a quiet visible disability; they don’t want to be viewed as a problem. They want to be just like you and me: seemingly normal. in my personal opinion, the shooting in connecticut was a neglect of socialization. i do not believe that adam Lanza was given the proper attention that he should have been given. Granted this is no excuse or explanation for his outburst. maybe he was just one conversation away from walking out of his front door and killing innocent

people. regardless of the what if’s, we must look forward at the what now? What actions can be taken in order to assure oneself of safety? so many people are frightened to the point that they don’t know what to do. The simple solution in my opinion is to converse. one cannot make the world perfect just by having a conversation but you may never know what a person needs just to get through the day. it can be as simple as smiling at someone on the street as you catch their eye, or asking a classmate how their day is going - even going just a little out of your way to let someone know that their new haircut suits them. you can never measure how far that conversation can take someone. if someone is comfortable in telling you that they have a mental disability, you should respect them enough to ask questions and do research. it then shows that individual that you are not stereotyping them and really would like to know what ups and downs they go through in a day. show someone that you aren’t just going to judge them on what you think you know. No one wants to advertise that they have a disability. it’s often times not even easy and unless you have that same struggle you can never completely understand what

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that person is going through. Treat them as if there is nothing wrong with them because there isn’t. We must break these barriers of treating someone different just because they look or act different. just think at some point in history african americans were slaves and considered unequal. also at some point in time women were not seen as equal to men. The list can go on but the fact of the matter is at one point we were seen as inferior and we know exactly how it felt to be excluded so we have no right to make anyone else feel that way. We are all individuals striving to make it in our own way in the same world. sNB45@caBriNi.edu

Let’s detect safety

School should be a place that kids feel safe, a place where they can get a good education and hang out with friends. But after watching the news and seeing this horrific shooting it can cause a child to be too scared to attend school.

school violence is becoming a hot topic issue in today’s society. after the tragedy at sandy hook elementary school in connecticut, many parents and students demanded that their school take extra measures to ensure students’ safety. school should be a place that kids feel safe at, a place where they can get a good education and hang out with friends. But watching the news can leave a child too scared to attend school. When the students do not feel safe they have no motivation to learn. many students do not want to attend school because they are afraid that someone among them will lash out and cause mayhem. it is time that we give the students what they want and need: actual safety. having police patrol the school is a great way to beef by ANTHONy SeSTITO up security, but why not go even further and have the Asst. Sports Editor students go through a metal detector? sure this sounds absurd and parents will be outraged, but we have to think of our children’s safety. another big question is where is the money going to come from to pay for metal detectors? The truth is, schools do not need airport metal detectors, all they need are the wand detectors that ushers use at sporting events. Think about it, how many fans attend one game? They all have to be checked in before they can find their seats, and everyone gets checked. so why not have the same procedure at schools

all across the united states? When was the last time you heard of a shooting at a sports event? The procedure does not take long and ensures that the students are safe in school. i believe that students would much rather wake up 45 minutes earlier for school to be scanned, than having a school shooting take place. The process only takes three seconds a person, wasting no time at all. i had the privilege to speak with students in elementary, middle, and high school to see what they thought about putting metal detectors in schools. “i think schools should have them because i want to be safe in school so i can see my mommy and daddy,” a third grader, emily m., said. “i think of school as a place to build my mind and personality, i feel safe. i think metal detectors will make us feel like prisoners,” seventh grader mike m. said. “having metal detectors in schools will not make it like a prison; it is simply there for the students’ and teachers’ protection. i strongly urge schools across the country to take action and make sure school shootings stop,” high school senior jess k. said. only a few schools in the united states have metal detectors because of their high volume of violence, but what about the other schools? schools like columbine and sandy hook were blindsided when the killers put their plan into action. i believe that it is time to stop the school shootings and bring safety and peace to all of the schools in america. The first step is to getting metal detectors in every school. ars344@caBriNi.edu

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Balancing our two lives It seems as if anywhere we go, there is one thing we can’t get away from: social media. Whether it’s people texting, using Facebook, tweeting or Instagramming, it seems as if society – especially people our age – seem more concerned with what’s going on online rather than what’s actually going on in front of them. by Alexa mILANO It’s almost as if we live Asst. News Editor two lives: one online and one actually in the world. I mean why else would we take all the pictures and post all the statuses? You don’t actually have to have the best night of your life at the party; you just have to make it seem like you did. And this is an easy task: take a couple pictures – appropriate pictures – and tag your friends in a status. Everybody online won’t know the details of what actually happened that night, they’ll just know where you were. Don’t get me wrong, I think social media can be extremely beneficial. Being a communications major,

it’s pretty much essential that I keep my Twitter and Facebook up to date and professional. Actually, the company I have my internship with found me through Twitter. What I don’t understand is that it seems like people are too dedicated to their online lives rather than their actual lives. Smartphones make it so easy to have everything at your fingertips and now when we’re just hanging out or watching something or doing something, we are also keeping our internet lives up to date. It seems like, whether we like it or not, social media is here to stay and we can’t really change that. Although it may be rude to constantly be on your phone while you’re at a social event, we like telling other people what we’re doing. For example, one of my favorite parts about the Presidential debates was watching my Twitter feed roll. There was more activity on my Twitter during the debates than I have ever seen - and I was a part of it. I wasn’t just watching, I was multitasking. I was watching the debates, tweeting about what I thought, reading other peoples’ tweets and Facebook posts and looking up things I didn’t understand. During the first debate, 10.3 million tweets were sent making it the most tweeted political event in U.S. history. The second presidential debate sparked 7.2 million tweets. During the 2012 Olympic games, 3.5 million tweets contained the word “Olympics” during opening weekend. And not only were spectators tweeting about the games, the athletes were doing it as well. Some even

called these past Olympic Games the “Twitter Olympics.” It became an interactive event and it seemed as if every tweet contained #TeamUSA. During big events like the presidential debates or the Olympics, people like not only putting their opinion out there, but showing people that they were paying attention; it makes them feel important. The point is that watching TV isn’t just watching TV anymore; it’s a completely interactive experience. Almost every TV show has a hashtag sitting in the bottom corner of the TV. And what do you do? You tweet using that hashtag and you see what other people are saying about the show as well. It makes you feel involved and like what you say makes a difference. So what’s the key to not getting too invested in our online lives? Balance. When you’re with a group of friends, you don’t need to check Facebook every two minutes. If you’re at a social event, it’s okay to post about it, but don’t post every single thought that comes into your head. That’s annoying for everyone. arm364@cabrini.edu

Are we official yet? “Single.” “It’s complicated.” “In a Relationship.” “Married.” “Domestic partnership.” Does this sound familiar? These are just a couple options of what your relationship status could be on Facebook but does that honestly matter? Is it that important for all of your 1,000 Facebook friends whom you don’t know to who you’re dating or that “it’s complicated?” Honestly, I hate everything about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all by kELLIE mANOPPELLO those social media kind of Staff Writer things but I do have them. The reason I hate them is because of ruined relationships that I have seen. I am not saying it was easier way back when, but life was simpler. While talking to my grandmother, she talks about when she was younger and about “going steady” and I can’t help but laugh because I can never imagine saying I’m going steady with someone. She has also talked about how the war brought people together, some exchanging class rings as a sign of commitment. I guess maybe one could argue that changing your Facebook status is the modern way of exchanging class rings. Simple things that happened in our everyday life, such as pressing “Like” on

someone’s picture is now enough to make someone’s spouse jealous, even cause a fight or a breakup. That would have never happened without Facebook. Now I know fights go on in relationships every day and a lot of the time it doesn’t have to do with any social media at all. Things like cheating went on with or without social media, but it seems to make things easier. Facebook gets a bad rap, especially from shows such as Catfish, but we all know it didn’t cause anything to happen, it just makes things more convenient to do (and perhaps easier to catch). I know I have been talking about all of the negatives that come along with it but I know that there are positives too. Today, about 20 percent of relationships start online. Without social media this would never happen. These people deserve the same amount of happiness but just happen to find it in a different way. I personally would never be able to talk to anyone online that I didn’t know; it freaks me out knowing that there are crazy people out there in the world. But hey, whatever makes you happy makes you happy. Love is hard, and I am not one to tell people how to find love these days but I believe that social media does ruin relationships.

Is it that important for all of your 1,000 Facebook friends whom you don’t know to know who you’re dating or that “it’s complicated?”

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Beginnings “In 2002 my mother’s sister took me to Cabrini,” Celemusa, a 22-year-old recent graduate of Nazarene High School in Swaziland, said. Celemusa was referring to Cabrini Ministries in Swaziland. “At that time it was not called Cabrini; it was just an organization formed by the sisters.” Cabrini Sister Diane DalleMolle in 2002 went to Swaziland and changed the lives of many of its children. Among the first to enter Cabrini Ministries at St. Philip’s hostel was Celemusa. “She took me there and they promised that they were going to pay for my school fees,” Celamusa said. Cabrini Ministries was opened to take in 50 orphans but ended up taking in 98 orphans its very first day. Sister Diane took on the Swaziland mission almost single-handedly, along with her fellow Cabrini sister, Sister Barbara Staley, and it was no easy task. Everyone the sisters were working with in earlier years died or was on their death bed. All their work was unraveling. “They took me to the hostel in 2002. Later that year it was opened and then it was oﬃcially called Cabrini hostel,” Celemusa said. Fanana is 19 years old and also a graduate of the high school. He is an outgoing, talkative and insightful young man who aspires to be an engineer. Fanana remembers first coming to the hostel. He was homesick but was motivated by a woman at the hostel. She told him he was going to push to do better. Many of the students needed motivation but some knew from the start that being at the hostel would help them a great deal. “So although I was young I have that

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feeling they’ve made something great to me, Celemusa said, “because once upon a time I went to school when both my parents were alive. I was age seven at the time.” Celemusa’s mother passed away when he was only in the first grade and he had to leave school after that. He explains going to the hostel as a “second chance.” Some of the students didn’t know the importance of an education. Many wanted to run away because of homesickness and were too young to realize what schooling could mean for them. Celemusa shared the same feelings. “I feel like, why [didn’t] they pay for [schooling] while I was home?” Celemusa said. He wanted to leave. He missed his family. One Friday, that’s what Celemusa did. He ran away with a friend of his. “I told my friend, ‘let’s escape so we can go home’ and luckily I was able to escape from the hostel,” Celemusa said. That Sunday, Celemusa returned to the hostel. He had to attend school Monday so Sunday was the ideal day to return. unlike other young boys Celemusa never intended to stay home. He was always coming back. A majority of the children in the hostel were boys. They cried when they came because many of them lost their mothers. The young boys realized they were being helped but some were not old enough to withstand the homesickness, so they would run away and not return. Most of the students who ran away were teenagers, especially the ones who could not understand that education was important. This is just a small snapshot of Celemusa’s early life in the hostel. Since then, many more children have come to the hostel and are in school.

Teaching

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The teaching staﬀ is limited in the hostel. There are three grades taught in the primary bridge school: fourth, fifth and seventh. Each grade has seven subjects and only one teacher for all the grades and subjects. Nonhlanhla Thoko Shongwe is the only teacher for the primary bridge school. This school is for students who are far behind in school and need to catch up. Before coming to St. Philip’s Cabrini mission, Nonhlanhla taught at a primary school for 10 years and had another teaching job as well. “In 2009 I went to Cabrini Ministries looking for a job so I was hired because I had experience in teaching,” Nonhlanhla said. Nonhlanhla is married with four girls whom she was delighted to talk about. Her oldest daughter, who is 19, wants to join the police force in Swaziland and “keep peace,” Nonhlanhla explains. Teaching this many subjects and looking after this many students is no easy task, especially when the students need individualized attention. Some of the female students are not able to finish school because they become pregnant and need special arrangements so they are able to attend school. Students

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would go as far as laughing at girls who were pregnant. This makes it harder for girls in this situation to continue schooling so they drop out. The only problem that the bridge school seems to be facing is finding teachers to teach. “It would be difficult because when you see the number of students, there are not many like me,” Nonhlanhla said. “Last year I was teaching only five students; yes there are few but the work is too much. When you think of the subjects, seven subjects in each class, teaching different levels.” Every year the number of students in the class varies. In 2009 there were seven, 2010 there were three and in 2012 there were five. Like Nonhlanhla said it wouldn’t be easy to find another teacher to teach seven different subjects on more than two different levels combining two grade levels at a time. Despite how hard the job is she loves her job and wants to continue teaching. “I enjoy teaching,” Nonhlanhla said. “Last year when we visited we were told different activities that will help the children in Swaziland. As I’m teaching I become more skilled at this job. So I will proceed teaching.”

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great experience most especially e of my forefathers’ generation to this world,” Fanana said. “I w world because this is so much I come from.” world is what America seems dents from Swaziland. Although ard many things about America experiencing it firsthand is very

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nts voiced how they felt about received from America. To them e goodwilled people who are g. he help that we receive when iland it is help that comes from ana said. hopes to establish strong with the people he meets here in

excited,” Khetsiwe said. “To me dream, I didn’t believe I would n fact this was my dream country ow how I would get here.” as many questions for Americans. nt to hear from them how they duce the rates of HIV and AIDS Swaziland a lot of people are HIV and AIDS,” Khetsiwe said. to know how they are able to do

particularly enjoys getting people of America and seeing ment of the university. He also m the discussions in class. In st of the time they are told they e to observe, not to express what t what they’re being told.

Aspirations All three of the students want to pursue higher education. They understand there is much more to learn and they continue to thirst for education. “I love design so at school I used to do design and technology; I think I’m just good when it comes to drawing and when it comes to implementing things and inventing things,” Fanana said. Fanana wants to continue his education and pursue his studies in engineering. All he really wants is to look at a design and say he had a hand in that. Khetsiwe wants to help people and become a doctor. It will take her two years but Swaziland does not have the resources for her to pursue this. She will have to go to nearby South Africa. She’s very excited to go back home to Swaziland and share her experience with her friends. Khetsiwe also enjoyed hearing

from the students. “I just can’t wait to go there to just tell them what I’ve seen and also what I’ve just learned from the students and their ideas,” Khetsiwe said. Going to school for medicine to be a medical doctor is what Celemusa aspires to do. “I love helping people who are ill and I also like sciences,” Celemusa said. “Since in medicine I will have enough time to deal with physics and chemistry and also applying it.” The journey these students have come through is a long one and continues on. Being given the opportunity to come to America was beyond their wildest dreams. They understand education is key to their success and won’t stop at a high school degree but will push for more. “[Before the hostel] I wasn’t that mature but I felt great,” Celemusa said. “Along the way I realized [the sisters] made my life more simple because without education we are nothing.”

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Sticks and stones may break bones, but words do uplift us BrAnDon DEsiDEro Editor-in-Chief

It’s a tale as old as the four-year degree: as studies take them deeper into their fields and the pressure to compete builds up, college students start feeling a little down. The pitfall of today’s stress-prone campus culture is that it’s gone digital – and with faces focused more on screens than each other, there’s often little time devoted to face-to-face compassion. This reality inspired a class of third-year undergraduates at Queen’s university in Ontario to partner with faculty to make and manage a Facebook profile just in time for finals in 2011. Simply called Queen’s u Compliments, the account is dedicated to accepting anonymously submitted compliments addressed to anyone in the campus community and posting them for all to see. With the success of their Facebook campaign, the concept of Queen’s u Compliments went viral at the end of 2012. According to a Nov. 29 article on Time.com, now more than 56 colleges and universities in both Canada and the u.S. have started their own – including, on Dec. 14, Cabrini. Like many college’s compliments profiles and pages, the creator of Cabrini Compliments wishes to remain anonymous, explaining that she’s talked to people “who think that the [profile] is so successful because I am anonymous.” In just over a month, Cabrini Compliments has amassed over 800 friends and continues to get a steady stream of compliments. One quick look at Villanova Compliments shows how successful Cabrini’s is by comparison – with almost three times as many friends and despite being created three weeks earlier, it’s only posted 26 compliments. Cabrini’s account, however, has posted over 80 compliments with many dedicated to

faculty and staff – and even alumni. Cabrini Compliments’ creator didn’t even own a computer when she started the account – she managed it on her phone for the first few weeks. She credits seeing her sister’s school’s page, NYu Compliments, for why she made one for Cabrini, though she was concerned the idea wouldn’t take off like it did at NYu. Luckily enough, it did. “I love reading and posting the messages on the Facebook wall because I know that each word is meant and that the compliment may have the ability turn that person’s day around,” she said. Although she has chosen to withhold her identity, she tells us that she’s a senior education major and, due to personal circumstances, she has to take the semester off but plans on returning. “I think that Cabrini Compliments just provides a safe place for people to post,” she said. “This page is selfless. It allows people to think about others who are special to them and deserve to be recognized. By keeping the anonymity, it puts more attention on the person being complimented and less pressure on the complimenter.” She hopes to see Cabrini Compliments continue to succeed, specifically hoping that it’ll be still be around this time next year. “I love this school,” she said. “I have never been upset or disappointed with the lack of compliments. I just know that there are people here that are extraordinary and that they should be recognized for it over and over again. People can be negative at times, but if you look around, there is so much love and an overall sense of community here.” BTD28@CABRINI.EDu

EDITORS’VOICES EDITORS’

Your editors’ opinions on many Cabrini students’ recent Facebook friend add: Cabrini Compliments.

“I couldn’t care less about Cabrini Compliments.”

“It’s a creative way to brighten another person’s day and sending out a positive message to the Cabrini community.”

“Pros: ‘Kills them with kindness’ and uplifts the community. Cons: floods my newsfeed... just a tad bit.”

“I think Cabrini Compliments is a great and unique way to bring positivity to campus.”

“Cabrini Compliments give Cavs a few kind words for comfort.”

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Health Fanatic... Nutritional yeast

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The Healthy College Cookbook Fix a few healthy snacks for class. Fanatic Challenge use nutritional yeast in two of your meals this week. Don’t forget you can sprinkle Nutritional yeast on any dish you want and use as much as your heart desires.

Don’t be alarmed. It’s not like the stinky yeast your grandmom lets sit for hours to help the bread rise. It’s basically yeast flakes and has a cheesy and nutty flavor to it. Many vegans use nutritional yeast because it’s rich in vitamin B. It’s a complete protein, low in fat and sodium. You can use nutritional yeast along with water as a cheese substitute in macaroni and cheese. The most common store that sells it is Whole Foods. So if you happen to come across it in the market, grab it and start making healthier choices.

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Television Crossword Puzzle

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Walton-Moss becoming a basketball star at Cabrini By Georgette Breen-Naylor Staff Writer

It is rare in the world of sports we see a young player excel at such an early stage. Aaron Walton-Moss could be that next young phenom. The 6-foot-1 inch guard from the Cabrini men’s basketball team made a spark during his first season. Aaron played high school basketball in Camden, N.J. where he played all four years. He is not only a basketball player committed to his sport but also is a hardworking and very driven young man. His motivation for playing the sport he loves comes from the world outside basketball. “My mother, my daughter and school work motivate me to play basketball,” Walton-Moss said. Walton-Moss is a very well-rounded athlete and although at times things may get tough for him, his perseverance pushes him through it. While working hard in the classroom to improve his grades, he is also a great leader and teammate on the court. “He is a cool guy to be around,” teammate A.J. Williams said. “He’s very funny, always vocal with us and definitely one of the best players I’ve been around in my

three years here.” Besides the great impact Aaron has already had on Cabrini’s basketball team, he has started to build a great relationship with head coach Marcus Kahn. “For us last year he was a little bit of everything,” Kahn said. As a freshman last year, Walton-Moss averaged close to 12 points a game. He was able to make an impact and draw attention from opposing defenses as a young player in the world of college basketball. The CSAC was beginning to learn to fear Walton-Moss. “I think his potential is almost endless,” Kahn said. “He can do a little bit of everything which made him a very difficult matchup for the other team.” Aaron started playing basketball at the age of 15 and has always tried to match his game up with the best. “Kobe Bryant is a good player and I like a lot of things he does,” Walton-Moss said. Part of being a great player on the basketball court is making others around you better. Even with last year being Aaron’s freshman year, he still was able to lead like a senior would. Now back in the fold after being out for the early part of the season, Walton-Moss is back to contributing on a regular basis and proving his talents.

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Aaron Walton-Moss (No. 2) is averaging 15 points and 8 rebounds per game in eight games this season. One of Walton-Moss’ friend put it best. “Many people don’t have the ability to create their own shot and that separates the stars from just the regular players,” Jason Williams said. “He has the ability to create his own shot and create shots for other players.”

No. 2 Aaron Walton-Moss Year: Sophomore Position: Guard Major: Criminology Career Stats Games: 27 Points: 338 Rebounds: 226 Assists: 64

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Stats and Standings Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball

CSAC Standings

Cabrini College 12-5 (8-2 CSAC) Keystone College 11-6 (8-2 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 8-8 (7-2 CSAC) Immaculata University 8-8 (7-2 CSAC) Neumann University 7-9 (6-3 CSAC) Centenary College 9-9 (6-5 CSAC) Marywood University 5-12 (4-6 CSAC) Rosemont College 8-9 (3-8 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 3-14 (1-9 CSAC) Cairn University 1-15 (0-11 CSAC)

Team Leaders

Cabrini College 14-3 (9-0 CSAC) Gwynedd-Mercy College 11-6 (7-1 CSAC) Marywood University 10-7 (7-1 CSAC) Rosemont College 10-7 (7-3 CSAC) Neumann University 8-10 (6-3 CSAC) Immaculata University 6-11 (4-4 CSAC) Keystone College 9-7 (4-5 CSAC) Centenary College 6-12 (4-5 CSAC) Baptist Bible College 4-11 (3-6 CSAC) Notre Dame of Maryland 1-13 (1-7 CSAC) Cedar Crest College 2-16 (1-9 CSAC) Cairn University 0-15 (0-9 CSAC)

Points

Team Leaders

Fran Rafferty - 224 A.J. Williams - 211 Jeremy Knowles - 188

Rebounds

Goran Dulac - 103 Fran Rafferty - 85

Assists

Jeremy Knowles - 42 Fran Rafferty - 40

Points Per Game

Arron Walton-Moss - 15.0 Fran Rafferty - 13.2 A.J. Williams - 12.4

Rebounds Per Game

Arron Walton-Moss - 7.8 Goran Dulac - 6.1 Fran Rafferty - 5.0

Assists Per Game

Aaron Walton-Moss - 3.8 Jeremy Knowles - 2.5 Fran Rafferty - 2.4 As of Tuesday, Jan. 22

Points

Brittany Sandone - 253 Amber Keys - 177

Rebounds

Colleen Stewart - 135 Amber Keys - 125

Assists

Laura Caron - 49 Brittany Sandone - 36

Points Per Game

Brittany Sandone - 14.9 Amber Keys - 10.4 Annie Rivituso - 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Colleen Stewart -7.9 Amber Keys - 7.4 Annie Rivituso - 6.2

Assists Per Game

Laura Caron - 2.9 Renee Deas - 2.3 Brittany Sandone - 2.1

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Men’s, women’s swimming falls to Ursinus

Hoop Scoop Lady Cavs keep rolling through CSAC

By Kevin Durso Sports Editor

For most of the season, the individual results have been there for the Cavaliers swim team. But once again, their team numbers weren’t enough to stand up to an opponent. Both the men’s and women’s teams lost at their meet against Ursinus College on Saturday, Jan. 19. The men’s team lost, 107-59, while the women’s team fell, 106-61. The men were led by sophomore Evan Strickland and freshman Sean Tallon. Both posted victories in the 200yard individual medley and 500-yard freestyle respectively. Strickland won his race in 2:06.28 while Tallon claimed victory in 5:25.10. Juniors Rocco Del Monte and Keith Marr both finished second in their individual events. As a team, the Cavs finished second in the 400-yard medley with a time of 3:54.87. The women’s team was paced by junior Breaghann Smith, who finished in the top three in two individual races, and junior Courtney Good. Smith broke a school record finishing in second in the 1,650-yard freestyle in 19:43.93. She also finished third in 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:01.35. Good won the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:38.07. Freshmen Alexis Drew and Jeanine Kohlbecker, sophomore Becki Barrett and junior Elyse Phillips all posted fourthplace finishes in their individual races. The two teams combined for 13 personal records and one school record. However, the losses dropped the men’s team to 4-8 on the season and the women’s team to 1-12 on the season. Despite that, the Cavs continue to improve down the stretch as they prepare for the final few meets of the season. And even though it doesn’t show in the standings, the individual results are still very encouraging. The swim team is back in action on Saturday, Jan. 26, when they travel to Swarthmore College. The meet is set to begin at 2 p.m.

A nine-game winning streak is currently pacing the Lady Cavs to one of their best seasons in recent memory. Six of the nine wins are against conference opponents. That’s all part of the current 9-0 record the Lady Cavs have against CSAC teams. The Lady Cavs are not just winning games against conference foes. They are annihilating opponents with stifling defense, strong shooting and complete control on the hardwood. Their closest margin of victory against a conference opponent this season is four points, as the Lady Cavs held on for a win against Rosemont College, their second in nine days. In clear pursuit of their first CSAC title since 2009, the Lady Cavs take the court each game with a clear goal in mind. They don’t simply focus on winning. They play a crisp style of basketball. They pride themselves on dominating the floor at all times. It is the reason they create their own opportunities with turnovers. It is the reason their shooting has improved even more over the course of the season. It is the reason that even when it doesn’t seem like the defense could play any better, they find a way to hold opponents down further. The Lady Cavs have used that quality of

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The Lady Cavs have won nine straight games and are a perfect 9-0 against CSAC opponents this season. They have eight games remaining in the regular season. game play to create some breathing room atop the CSAC standings. But don’t think this quality of play is going to disappear anytime soon. Anything can happen on the court. They still have two remaining games against Gwynedd-Mercy College and Marywood University, both 7-1 on the season with their only loss coming to the Lady Cavs. And obviously, anything can happen in the playoffs. But with the Lady Cavs are carrying themselves game after game, there are no signs that things will change. The focus simply shifts to the next game

after every win. There are eight of them remaining on the season, seven of them against conference opponents. It was a slump against conference opponents that led to a first-round exit in the playoffs last season. Last year, all of the pieces didn’t come together at the right time, simply put. But this year, the Lady Cavs have it all figured out. They are firing on all cylinders. And they are the force that will continue to overpower the conference as long as the quality with which they play lasts. kad323@cabrini.edu

Cavs preparing for stretch run By Kevin Durso Sports Editor

It’s been a different kind of season for the Cavaliers. After falling just short of a national championship last season and losing just two games all season, the Cavs are 12-5 and 8-2 in conference play. Granted, that is not terrible by any means. The 8-2 CSAC record is tied for the best in the conference and the Cavs are still among the favorites to return to the CSAC title game. What is important for the Cavs is playing their best down the stretch. The Cavs have eight games remaining on the season. All of them are against conference opponents, including two matchups against Keystone College and Immaculata University, the two conference teams to defeat the Cavs this season. It appears that things are starting to turn in the right direction for the Cavs of late. Even with their loss to Keystone on Jan. 19, the Cavs are starting to hit their stride. The loss to Keystone snapped four-game winning streak. Additionally, the Cavs are getting contributions from their star players. Upperclassman A.J. Williams, Jeremy Knowles and Fran Rafferty are among the team leaders in all of the major offensive categories game after game.

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Senior A.J. Williams (No. 5) is among the team leaders for the Cavaliers. The Cavs are 12-5 with an 8-2 conference record on the season with eight games remaining. But use the Cavs’ most recent win on Monday, Jan. 21, over Baptist Bible as real proof of their depth. Sophomore Howard Blake III and freshman John White tied for the team lead the team in points. Senior DeLeon Floyd and sophomore Aaron Walton-Moss tied for the team lead in rebounds. The Cavaliers not only have strong pres-

ence from their starters, they possess a deep bench that scores constantly. Every player on the roster is a threat on any given night. That kind of depth can only benefit the Cavs down the stretch as they drive toward a fifth straight CSAC title. kad323@cabrini.edu

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Lady Cavs remain perfect in CSAC, beat Ravens By Bethany Bigenho Asst. Sports Editor

Cabrini women’s team struggled in the first half of the game but came out strong and gave Rosemont a tough competition. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Lady Cavs rallied to defeat Rosemont for the second time in nine days, this time by a score of 70-66. The women’s team remains undefeated in the Colonial States Athletic Conference with a 9-0 record. Sophomore Amber Keys and junior Brittany Sandone tied for a team-high 20 points during the game while junior Annie Rivituso, who had 10 points. “Overall we did well. We started off slow which allowed Rosement to take the lead early,” Rivituso said. “We never gave up which enabled us to come back and win the game. As a team we need to improve on our defensive efforts and focus on playing our game and not allowing other teams to take us out of our game.” Rosemont took the lead with 18-8 only seven minutes into the game. Sandone landed a three pointer later in the half which completed a 9-0 run and cut the deficit to one. The Ravens continued to fight and carried a 39-32 lead at the half. For the first 11 minutes of the second half, the lead by the Ravens held up. The score stayed at 59-49 just before Cabrini turned the heat up and started their comeback.

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Junior Annie Rivituso (No. 35) scored 10 points and added eight rebounds in Cabrini’s 70-66 win over Rosemont College on Monday, Jan. 21. With only 6:25 to play, the score was 59-55. Cabrini had a 6-2 run which then tied the score to 61-61 with only 2:12 left in play. Keys gave Cabrini their first lead of the game with an offensive rebound followed by a foul. Keys nailed both free throws. Rosemont and Cabrini posted nearly identical shooting percentages in the second half. Cabrini’s free throw shooting helped as they went on to outscore Rosemont, 38-27, in the second half. In the second half, Cabrini went 11-for-13 from the free-throw line. Keys and Rivituso tied for the team lead in rebounds with eight each. The Lady Cavaliers will take on Immaculata University on Wednesday, Jan. 23, where they will try to raise their record to 15-3 and stay undefeated in conference

play. blb85@cabrini.edu

BOX SCORE Cabrini 70 Rosemont College 66 Individual Leaders Points: CAB: Brittany Sandone, Amber Keys 20 RMT: Liz Coyne 29 Rebounds: Cab: Keys, Annie Rivituso 8 RMT: Coyne, Ashley Montecchio 11 Team Stats Rebounds: CAB: 48 RMT: 44 Turnovers: CAB: 14 RMT: 24 Field Goals: CAB: 25-72 (34.7%) RMT: 23-56 (41.1%)

Radnor girls play at Cabrini By Kevin Durso Sports Editor

Cabrini is not just a school that focuses on its students. It also makes sure to reach out to the community. During halftime of the Cabrini women’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 12, the Radnor Township Elementary School girls basketball team took to the court at the Nerney Field House for a scrimmage. The Radnor Hot Shots play as part of the

Malvern Basketball League. 12 fourth-grade girls from the Radnor Township area make up the roster.They play a 10-game season and are currently on a two-game winning streak. The team manager, Julie Granson, is a Cabrini alumna. The team is coached by David Granson and Andy Criscuolo. The Hot Shots occassionally rent the gym at Cabrini for games and practices. Cabrini head coach Kate Pearson and members of the Cabrini women’s basketball

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Members of the Radnor Township Elementary School team play at halftime of the Cabrini women’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 12.

team have served as role models for the girls. Additionally, several of the players work with the girls on basketball skills. It is something that the girls benefit from as they grow as students and athletes. “I love my team and our friends at Cabrini,” Hot Shots team member Anna Granson said. “Cabrini has taught us how to play as a team and to have fun. When we play together our team is very good and tough for other teams to compete against.” The Radnor girls made their first trip to the Nerney Field House last year, playing in a similar scrimmage-style match. While the girls are focused on being competitive athletes, their scrimmage on Saturday was really all about playing for the love of the game. With the Cabrini women’s team serving as role models, the girls are learning what it means to play as a team, to play as hard as possible for your teammates and having a good time doing it. The women’s team certainly led by example after the Radnor girls left the court. They finished off the Rosemont Ravens in another conference victory with a 85-63 win. But in between halves of the Lady Cavs’ victory, there was a glimpse into the future as 12 young girls learned about the game of basketball and showed what playing is really all about. kad323@cabrini.edu

No time to waste for Flyers Hockey is back and the Flyers have returned. And almost instantly, a huge buzzkill overshadowed the return of the coolest game on ice. The Flyers lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their season opener on Saturday, Jan. 19, by a score of 3-1 before dropping their next two games to Buffalo and New Jersey respectively. In a 48-game season, there is no time to waste. As it was noted during both broadcasts, games are technically worth four points in the standings – the two gained for a win and the two lost in defeat. So far, the Flyers are already eight points behind. With games being solely against conference and division opponents, points are even more valuable than ever. It is not shocking that there are some early flaws to the Flyers’ play in the early part of the season. After a threemonth delay, players will be rusty, especially if they didn’t find an opportunity to play elsewhere during the lockout. That is evident in the Flyers’ special teams struggles and weak defensive play. In each of their first two games, the Flyers were vastly outplayed in the first period. They trailed 2-0 in the first and 1-0 in the second. They were lucky to still be in contention for a win due in large part to some strong play from Ilya Bryzgalov in net. Meanwhile, the Flyers needed six tries before finally capitalizing on the power play in Sunday’s loss and have just one power play goal in nine man-advantage opportunities. Additionally, the incredibly potent offense from a season ago has been silent despite featuring many of the same faces. Players like Matt Read and Max Talbot almost seemed to be trying too hard to create opportunities in Sunday’s loss instead of letting opportunity come to them. It is that mindset that the Flyers will have to take all while improving the quality of special teams play and defense to prevent future games with first-period holes to overcome. After all, there are just 45 games left separating the Flyers from the playoffs or a trip to the links. kad323@cabrini.edu

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DEFENDING THEIR COURT

Cavalier Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 24 No games

Friday, Jan. 25 No games

Saturday, Jan. 26 Women’s Basketball vs. Cairn University 2:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Swimming at Swarthmore College 2:00 p.m.

Cavs rout Defenders, stay tied atop CSAC standings

Men’s Basketball vs. Keystone College 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 27

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Sophomore Howard Blake III (No. 15) tied for a team high with 16 points in his first collegiate start. The Cavaliers defeated the Baptist Bible College Defenders by a score of 93-47 on Monday, Jan. 21.

No games

Monday, Jan. 28 Women’s Basketball vs. Alvernia University 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 29 No games

Wednesday, Jan. 30 Women’s Basketball at Neumann University 6:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Neumann University 8:00 p.m.

By Nicholas Cipollone Asst. Sports Editor

Snow flurries welcomed fans to the Nerney Field House on Monday, Jan. 21, to watch the Cavaliers take on Baptist Bible College Defenders. The Cavs proved to be no match for the Defenders, rolling to a 93-47 victory to improve their conference record to 8-2 on the season. This game was the first of the Cavs’ three-game home stand and followed a tough loss to Keystone College two nights earlier. Cabrini wasted no time scoring right away with sophomore Howard Blake III getting 8 points in the first four minutes of the game off of two three-pointers and a layup. Blake, who was making his first career start, helped set the tempo for the Cavs, contributing to an 11-2 lead after just 5 minutes of play. “It felt great to give my team the lead early on,” Blake said, “I wanted to give my team a chance to win. I came into the game mentally ready and my shots were falling.” Blake tied for the team lead in points for the Cavs, scoring 16 and going 4-for7 from three-point range. The Cavaliers didn’t look back as they took control of the game and began to pull away and to lead the Defenders, 47-11, at the half. Cabrini shot 58 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc in the first half. They

were also a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line. The Cavs picked right back up where they left off in the second half of play. Cavaliers coasted through the second half outscoring Defenders 46-36 in the second half. Freshman John White subbed in late in the game and produced 16 points for the Cavs with three three-pointers and going 5-for-7 at the line, drawing two fouls. Cabrini spread the ball around with 11 different scorers throughout the game. Junior Fran Rafferty finished with 11 points and went 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. Junior Jon Miller and freshman Brad Fagan contributed to the Cavs win with nine points each. Junior Corey Frizzera and senior DeLeon Floyd both added eight points each for the Cavaliers. Cabrini completely dominated the 3-14 Defenders in all aspects of the game. They out-rebounded Baptist

Bible, 41-28, while collecting 13 turnovers. Walton-Moss and Floyd tied for a team-high eight rebounds while senior Goran Dulac collected six boards. Additionally, the Cavs held the Defenders to just 34 percent shooting for the game. Cabrini shot 55.7 percent from the field and 46.9 percent from beyond the arc throughout the game. In addition, 53 of Cabrini’s 93 points came from the bench. The win improves the Cavs to 12-5 overall and allows them to keep pace with Keystone College in a tie atop the CSAC standings. The two will meet again on Saturday, Jan. 26. But until then, the Cavaliers will take this momentum as they continue their home stand against Centenary College on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Nerney Field House. ncc36@cabrini.edu

BOX SCORE Baptist Bible 47 Cabrini 93 Individual Leaders Points: BBC: Dan Dodd 13 CAB: Howard Blake III, John White 16 Rebounds: BBC: Dodd 7 CAB: Aaron Walton-Moss, DeLeon Floyd 8 Team Stats Rebounds: BBC: 28 CAB: 41 Turnovers: BBC: 13 CAB: 9 Field Goals: BBC: 17-50 (34.0 %) CAB: 34-61 (55.7%)